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🕉️Sanskrit Subhashit

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Dnyaneshwari Ch. 2, Verse 85

म्हणोनि अर्जुना हें जाणावें । जेथ मन हें मुळींच न संभवे । तेंचि स्वरूप मानावें । आपुलें आपण ॥

म्हणून अर्जुना, हे लक्षात घे की, जिथे मनाचा शिरकाव होत नाही, तेच तुझे खरे स्वरूप आहे असे समज.

"Therefore, Arjuna, know this: where the mind does not exist at all, consider that to be your own true nature."

म्हणोनि Conjunction
Mhanoni
म्हणून
Therefore
जाणावें Verb
Janave
ओळखावे / समजावे
Should know
मुळींच Adverb
Mulicha
अजिबात / मुळीच
At all
संभवे Verb
Sambhave
अस्तित्व असणे / संभवणे
To exist / possible
स्वरूप Noun
Swarupa
स्वतःचे मूळ रूप
True nature
आपण Pronoun
Apana
स्वतः
Self

💡 Meaning

Arjuna, understand that where the mind cannot reach or exist at all, that state should be considered your own true nature.

🔍 Deep Interpretation

In this verse, Saint Dnyaneshwar explains that the true nature of the Self (Atman) is beyond the realm of the mind. The mind is characterized by thoughts, desires, and dualities. However, the ultimate reality is experienced only when the mind is transcended or becomes still. This state of 'no-mind' or 'Unmani' is the realization of one's own divinity. Dnyaneshwar Maharaj suggests that our true identity is not the thinking mind, but the silent consciousness that remains when the mind ceases to fluctuate.

🎯 Practical Application

In daily life, when overwhelmed by stress or constant thoughts, practicing meditation to quiet the mind helps us connect with our inner peace. For example, taking a few moments of silence during a busy workday allows us to tap into our true, calm nature beyond the mental noise.

📌 Context

Lord Krishna explains the nature of the Self to Arjuna, emphasizing that the true Self is beyond the reach of the mind.

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Dnyaneshwari Ch. 1, Verse 5

जेथ अभिनव वाग्विलास | जेथ चातुर्यासीच फांकती फांस | जेथ प्रमेयाचा सुवास | वेधु लावी || ५ ||

"Where there is a novel play of words, where the nets of cleverness are spread, and where the fragrance of spiritual truths attracts the mind."

अभिनव Adjective
Abhinav
नवीन किंवा अपूर्व
Novel or unprecedented
वाग्विलास Noun
Vagvilas
शब्दांची शोभा किंवा वक्तृत्व
Eloquence or play of words
चातुर्यासी Noun
Chaturyasi
बुद्धिमत्तेला किंवा कौशल्याला
To intelligence or cleverness
फांस Noun
Phans
जाळे किंवा पाश
Net or snare
प्रमेयाचा Noun
Prameyacha
सिद्धांताचा किंवा सत्याचा
Of the spiritual truth or theorem
सुवास Noun
Suvas
सुगंध
Fragrance
वेधु Noun
Vedhu
आकर्षण किंवा वेध
Attraction or spell

💡 Meaning

Where there is a novel play of words, where the nets of cleverness are spread, and where the fragrance of spiritual truths attracts the mind.

🔍 Deep Interpretation

In this verse, Saint Dnyaneshwar describes the aesthetic and intellectual richness of the divine discourse. 'Abhinav Vagvilas' refers to a novel play of words that never feels dated. 'Chaturyache Phans' suggests the intricate nets of logic that captivate the intellect. Finally, 'Prameyacha Suvas' refers to the fragrance of spiritual truths (theorems) that naturally attract the seeker's soul, much like a flower attracts a bee.

🎯 Practical Application

Use your communication skills to inspire others. When sharing knowledge, ensure it is presented beautifully and logically so that it naturally draws people's interest. Example: A teacher who presents a complex subject with interesting stories and clear logic will naturally attract students to learn more.

📌 Context

In the opening of Dnyaneshwari, Saint Dnyaneshwar praises the divine intelligence (Ganesha) and the beauty of spiritual knowledge.

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Dnyaneshwari Ch. 1, Verse 20

तंव तो अर्जुनु धनुर्धरु । जो कारुण्याचा सागरु । आणि सकळ गुणांचा आगरु । पांडुकुमरु ॥ २० ॥

"Then that archer Arjuna, who is the ocean of compassion and the storehouse of all virtues, the son of Pandu."

अर्जुनु Noun
Arjunu
अर्जुन
Arjuna
धनुर्धरु Noun
Dhanurdharu
धनुष्य धारण करणारा
Archer
कारुण्याचा Noun
Karunyacha
दयेचा
Of compassion
सागरु Noun
Sagaru
समुद्र
Ocean
आगरु Noun
Agaru
खाण किंवा साठा
Repository or Storehouse
सकळ Adjective
Sakal
सर्व
All
पांडुकुमरु Noun
Pandukumru
पांडूचा मुलगा
Son of Pandu

💡 Meaning

At that time, there was Arjuna the archer, who is an ocean of compassion, a repository of all virtues, and the son of Pandu.

🔍 Deep Interpretation

In this verse, Saint Dnyaneshwar highlights that Arjuna's identity is not limited to his prowess as a warrior. By using metaphors like 'Ocean of Compassion' and 'Storehouse of Virtues', the poet suggests that Arjuna's internal moral compass is what makes him extraordinary. This compassionate nature is what eventually leads to his 'Vishad' (sorrow), which becomes the catalyst for the delivery of the Bhagavad Gita.

🎯 Practical Application

True strength lies in character and kindness. For example, a powerful leader is one who uses their position to help others with empathy rather than just exercising authority.

📌 Context

Saint Dnyaneshwar describes the character of Arjuna as he stands on the battlefield of Kurukshetra.

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